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Last updated: July 05, 2026
Application No. 18/148,162

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Non-Final OA
Filed
Dec 29, 2022
Examiner
SAX, STEVEN PAUL
Art Unit
2146
Tech Center
2100 — Computer Architecture & Software
Assignee
Qualcomm Incorporated
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
70%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
7m
Est. Remaining
99%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +44.6% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 70% grant rate with +44.6% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.
Based on 462 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SAX, STEVEN PAUL View full profile →
Grants 70% — above average
70%
Career Allowance Rate
322 granted / 462 resolved
+14.7% vs TC avg
Strong +45% interview lift
Without
With
+44.6%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
4y 1m
Avg Prosecution
16 currently pending
Career history
484
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
10.7%
-29.3% vs TC avg
§103
77.9%
+37.9% vs TC avg
§102
6.1%
-33.9% vs TC avg
§112
2.3%
-37.7% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 462 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 29, 2022
Application Filed
Jul 31, 2023
Examiner Interview (Telephonic)
Jul 31, 2023
Examiner Interview Summary
Jan 14, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed
Apr 07, 2026
Interview Requested
Apr 14, 2026
Response Filed
Apr 14, 2026
Applicant Interview (Telephonic)
Apr 14, 2026
Examiner Interview Summary

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
70%
Grant Probability
99%
With Interview (+44.6%)
4y 1m (~7m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 462 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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